As we all know, no one can ever fully know what to expect with a toddler.
And being a first time mom, I had no idea our trips to the pool would be so different this year.
Last year Mason was all about being held in the water, kicking away.
This year, I felt like it took everything in me to coax this boy just close enough so I could put my legs in.
Mind you, it is about 90 degrees & all I have been thinking about is breaking in my awesome
new bathing suit from Lands End.
FYI-If you have a large chest, this is the bathing suit top for you!!!
It comes in cup sizes & has under-wire for extra support.
I don't like spending my day adjusting myself, hoping that one of the girls doesn't pop out.
Ok, back to the pool...
After today, I have learned that my trips to the pool will be MUCH different from now on
and I've learned that I am NOT a fan of "baby" pools.
After today, I have learned that my trips to the pool will be MUCH different from now on
and I've learned that I am NOT a fan of "baby" pools.
Why you ask?
#1 Pee We all know it happens. I witnessed my own kid take a #2 while wading around the 1 ft pee bath. It definitely didn't make me feel better when a 4 yr old not wearing a swim diaper makes direct eye contact with me & says "I peed". Thanks for the confirmation!
#2 Bugs I am not a fan of them. Living or dead. Usually the ones in the little pool are in buggy heaven.
I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Creeps me out either way!
#3 Toys I feel like I had to carefully investigate which toys Mason would like to play with. All the while explaining to him that those boats & trucks weren't his, but I would be sure to get his very own next time.
#4 Parents Some parents pay no attention to their children. Maybe me being a first time mom, I am a little more observant than necessary. But if your kid is throwing stuff & snatching things out of the other kids hands, maybe it's time for some discipline?
#4 Parents Some parents pay no attention to their children. Maybe me being a first time mom, I am a little more observant than necessary. But if your kid is throwing stuff & snatching things out of the other kids hands, maybe it's time for some discipline?
I felt like such a rookie!
How did I know that trucks are just as cool cruising around the pool, as they are in dirt...
Pretend fishies are great & it is ok for the kids to squirt each other with water guns...
Back to basics, good 'ol fashion fun...I like it!
With a plan for tomorrows trip to the pool,
here is hoping that Mason warms up to the idea of the pool.
With a plan for tomorrows trip to the pool,
here is hoping that Mason warms up to the idea of the pool.
We had a much better day 2 at the pool. It's amazing what a few toys from the Dollar General will do! All the kids had a blast playing with them. Lesson learned for this Mama!
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